The average bus between Île de Ré and Calais takes 14h 51m and the fastest bus takes 11h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Île de Ré to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Île de Ré and Calais. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Île de Ré is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare routière and take an average of 14h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Île de Ré to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Calais. However, there are services departing from Île de Ré station and arriving at Calais station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.
Île de Ré to Calais bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Île de Ré to Calais bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at Calais station.
The distance between Île de Ré and Calais is 580.5 km. The road distance is 824 km.
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Calais via Gare routière, La Rochelle - Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 12h 32m.